Francesca's eyes went wide. "What's wrong? Andrew, what's happening to you? Let me see!"

Andrew clutched his head, his body trembling violently, looking as if he were in intense pain. Jared nearly burst out laughing, barely holding back his glee. Serves the bastard right. Karma finally caught up with him.

As Andrew stumbled forward, he reached the table, accidentally knocking over Francesca's cup as he leaned in toward Jared. In that brief moment, as his hand swept past, he discreetly flicked a pinch of powder into Jared's cup, moving so naturally that no one noticed.

Francesca pulled him into her arms, her voice trembling with panic. "Andrew, you're scaring me! What's wrong with you? Let's get you out of here and to a doctor!"

Andrew suddenly flopped back into his chair, a wide grin spreading across his face. "Relax, I'm fine. Just messing with you. Did I scare you?"

Francesca's face flushed with a mix of relief and irritation. "Y-You're such a jerk! I'm not talking to you a